hedd-wyn Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hi there, I've just put my application in for a shotgun. I've just bought a two bedroomed terraced house in a very quiet street. The cabinet is securely bolted into the brick wall in a built in wardrobe upstairs and(out of sight) next to the master bedroom. My only concern is that I might be refused because i live in such a small/ish house and because that it's a terraced house. Is this likely to happen, or am I being to precocious? This will be my first shotgun by the way, and would appreciate any advice or information form you experienced shooters. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maidment78 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Can not see an issue myself, police approved cabinet, bolted to a structural wall out of sight is job done. All down to your profile and interview now! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agjm Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Don't worry it will be absolutely fine Sounds like your cabinet is in a good spot too - out of sight of casual visitors and fixed to a good solid wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 can't see what size of house you have makes any difference at all,don't worry about it and start looking for a gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 I can't see that there would be any problem with that at all! You're not in a high crime area I take it from being 'quite', and if its secured properly in a secure property then there is no issue with your cabinet. All the best for your future shooting career! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefulham Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Agree with above, there does not seem to be a hard and fast standard , but you sound like you have it exactly right, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 I live in a terraced house and have both shotgun and FAC dont worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 i have a friend who lives in a static caravan and he has a shotgun cabinet with no structural alterations and he is fine so you need not worry, trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrie Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Hiya, I'm with Shaun4960... I live in a mid terrace ., and have both SGC and FAC...NOTHING to worry about at all...must admit tho, like you I did have my thoughts about it, and as I live in an older brick built house, I bolted both my cabinets to an inner brick wall.. Good luck, and have fun when you get yer SGC... Edited December 7, 2011 by Norrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishman-in-wales Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 My first house was a terraced house and no problems at all, think everything else has already been covered...just remember the biscuits for the 'visit'... Best of British dude:good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hiya, I'm with Shaun4960... I live in a mid terrace ., and have both SGC and FAC...NOTHING to worry about at all...must admit tho, like you I did have my thoughts about it, and as I live in an older brick built house, I bolted both my cabinets to an inner brick wall.. Good luck, and have fun when you get yer SGC... its not right....its just not right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 its not right....its just not right Could be worse Sean4860 :lol: Shaun is spot on! I live in a 2 Bedroom terraced house with breeze block walls and had to use Chem fix bolts but got my SGC no problem what so ever. As long as your windows and doors are up to scratch you should be fine. I would advocate an alarm even if one is not required your FLO will be happier. Best of luck with your application..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polester Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 On all the cabinates that I've had in various types of solid walls I've always used chemfix with threaded bar and nuts. If some one wants the cabinate enough to pull bricks or stones out of the wall then nothing will stop them, I've done the best I can. I fitted 1 onto a stud wall with extra noggins in and coach bolts screwed in I reckon that 1 would have be the hardest to rip out as snapping the 3x2 would not be easy and even then some one has to break in to the cabinate or try any carry it off with guns in. All you can do is to make it inconspicuous and awkward to rip out, not what your general scumbag smackhead comes tooled up to do , after that there's not a lot you can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 You'll be fine but check the loft and see if it's still common some terraces the loft space is like a tunnel you can walk end to end! More for fire and general safety that specific to a shotgun. Friend of a friend lived in a flat in a converted school or similar and had the loft hatch so put his cabinet up there ( often disliked these days) came home from work to find the roof had gone ( was being replaced) and some confused foreman asking what was in the big metal box! As they had tried to shift it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo999123 Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 I live in a tiny 1 bed flat and the Feo was fine with mine ao you shouldn't have any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm end of terrace and mine is in the master bedroom fitted wardrobe against the wall. With a couple of driza bones and swmbos frocks hanging up you'd never know it was there. FLO loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thank you for the support and for the confidence boost lads. I found all answers to be reassuring. Will let you know how I get on. PS Cracking forum as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Don't worry it will be absolutley fine. It doesn't matter on the size of the house as long as it is secure and out of sight it will be ok. I live in a terraced house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garjo Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Only issue to be aware of in terraced houses - partculary old onnes is sometimes lack of dividing wall in loft between properties - know from experince makes it easier to be burgaled if they get in adjoining property loft walks along loft to gain enttry into your house - got burgaled that way once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david hunter Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 i also live in a terriced house fac & sgc no problems.as the lads say you will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Hi there, I've just put my application in for a shotgun. I've just bought a two bedroomed terraced house in a very quiet street. The cabinet is securely bolted into the brick wall in a built in wardrobe upstairs and(out of sight) next to the master bedroom. My only concern is that I might be refused because i live in such a small/ish house and because that it's a terraced house. Is this likely to happen, or am I being to precocious? This will be my first shotgun by the way, and would appreciate any advice or information form you experienced shooters. Cheers! OH Dear....... are you 'avin a larf......... I can't be bothered to read the replies but what the **** has being precocious got to do with getting your SGC, and are you seriously suggesting the size of your house dictates whether you get a SGC or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 OH Dear....... are you 'avin a larf......... I can't be bothered to read the replies but what the **** has being precocious got to do with getting your SGC, and are you seriously suggesting the size of your house dictates whether you get a SGC or not? nice to see our resident expert on all subjects being particularly obnoxious to a poster with a perfectly reasonable question. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 nice to see our resident expert on all subjects being particularly obnoxious to a poster with a perfectly reasonable question. KW It is a valid helpful comment, unlike yours which adds nothing to the thread. Simple fact is there appears to be many who have more experience and knowledge than you! Grow up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 OH Dear....... are you 'avin a larf......... I can't be bothered to read the replies but what the **** has being precocious got to do with getting your SGC, and are you seriously suggesting the size of your house dictates whether you get a SGC or not? like I said, this is my first shotgun and this is all new to me. You couldn't be bothered to read all the other replies, but bothered enough to give a me some sound, informative advice. Personally i found your answer to be more pointless than the initial question. So thank you for answering my question with another question you have really helped. You're an asset to this forum, and to new shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 like I said, this is my first shotgun and this is all new to me. You couldn't be bothered to read all the other replies, but bothered enough to give a me some sound, informative advice. Personally i found your answer to be more pointless than the initial question. So thank you for answering my question with another question you have really helped. You're an asset to this forum, and to new shooters. most of his junk, sorry reply s are. Take no notice of him, no body else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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